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CAAI Transactions on Intelligence Technology, EarlyView., 2023 Abstract The Internet of Things is emerging as a crucial technology in aiding humans and making their lives easier. Among the human population, a large percentage of people suffer from disabilities resulting in challenges in everyday life particularly people with visual disabilities.
Hania Tarik +8 more
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Adaptation of Finnish cross-country skiers to climate change
Fennia: International Journal of Geography, 2009 Cross-country skiing has a long history in Finland, and it is a part of the national identity of Finns. This study on cross-country skiers’ adaptation to changing climate describes groups of cross-country skiers with reference to their motives for skiing,
Mia Landauer +2 more
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Heat and Cold Waves in Brazil: An ERA5‐Based Analysis of Trends and Seasonality (1980–2024)
International Journal of Climatology, EarlyView.This study uses ERA5 reanalysis data to assess changes in extreme heat and cold events across Brazil from 1980 to 2024. Results reveal a sharp increase in heatwave frequency and a general decline in coldwave occurrences, though regional variations are substantial.
Alindomar Lacerda Silva, Scott Sheridan
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Peripheral Interaction for Sports - Exploring Two Modalities for Real-Time Feedback [PDF]
, 2013 We believe that sports is a domain that would both provide valuable input to the area of peripheral interaction, as well as benefit from peripheral interaction itself.
Kent, Alex +2 more
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International Journal of Climatology, EarlyView.This review explores climate predictions as actionable decision‐making tools, focusing on the Mediterranean. It examines transforming forecasts into user‐defined information through bias adjustment, downscaling and impact models. Highlighting collaborative EU initiatives, it addresses challenges like limited forecasting skill and data accessibility ...
Silvio Gualdi +12 more
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SnowMotion: A Wearable Sensor-Based Mobile Platform for Alpine Skiing Technique Assistance
SensorsSkiing technique and performance improvements are crucial for athletes and enthusiasts alike. This study presents SnowMotion, a digital human motion training assistance platform that addresses the key challenges of reliability, real-time analysis ...
Weidi Tang +5 more
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Mountain Service in the Czech Lands from Its Foundation until the Second World War
Sport i Turystyka, 2020 The aim of this thesis is to look back at the history of the Mountain Service and to introduce the readers of the article to the history of Mountain Service in the Czech Republic, which dates back to the period of the First Republic, that is around 1930.
Aleš Fejfar
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No Two Days Are the Same! [PDF]
, 2014 Postcard from Nicole Kachel, during the Linfield College Semester Abroad Program at Telemark University in Bø ...
Kachel, Nicole
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Abnormal electrocardiographic findings in athletes: Correlation with intensity of sport and level of competition. [PDF]
, 2016 INTRODUCTION: Athletes can exhibit abnormal electrocardiogram (ECG) phenotypes that require further evaluation prior to competition. These are apparently more prevalent in high-intensity endurance sports.
Arbab-Zadeh +22 more
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International Journal of Climatology, EarlyView.This study, by examining a typical stratospheric intrusion event that occurred in North China from 30 to 31 July 2021, found that the event led to a sharp increase in near‐surface ozone concentrations by 23 ppbv within 36 h, accounting for 40% of the total observed ozone levels, with localised peaks exceeding 30 ppbv.
Yinghan Sun, Zhicong Yin, Yijia Zhang
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